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Masumi Yanai1, Hitoshi Kawabata1, Yuichi Takaku1,2
1Department of Radioecology, Institute for Environmental Sciences, 1-7 Ienomae, Obuchi, Rokkasho, Kamikita, Aomori, Japan.
Iodine applied to apple leaves is absorbed internally but does not transfer to the fruit. This suggests minimal risk of radioactive iodine accumulation in apples from leaf contamination.
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Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Nuclear Science
Background:
- Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is a major apple producer.
- A commercial nuclear fuel reprocessing plant is under construction in Aomori.
- Radioiodine behavior on apple leaves is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the absorption and translocation of stable iodine applied to apple leaf surfaces.
- To assess the potential for iodine accumulation in apple fruit.
Main Methods:
- Stable iodine (NaI solution) was applied to apple leaves 86-89 days post-flowering.
- Leaves were sampled periodically to measure absorbed and surface-remaining iodine.
- Iodine levels in various apple tree parts, including fruit, were quantified.
Main Results:
- Iodine applied to leaf surfaces was absorbed and accumulated within the leaves.
- Transfer of absorbed iodine from leaves to apple fruit was found to be negligible.
- Significant iodine accumulation in the fruit was unlikely.
Conclusions:
- Apple leaves can absorb and retain iodine applied to their surface.
- The transfer of iodine to apple fruit is minimal, reducing the risk of fruit contamination.
- This study provides crucial data for assessing potential environmental impacts on agriculture.